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“Helping young minds

burn brighter”

The O’Fallon High School

Endowment Fund LtdO’Fallon, Illinois

Dedicated to the philanthropic support of O’Fallon Township High School

What is the OTHS Endowment Fund?

Established in 1999 as an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Operates independently from the school district's Board of Education.

What are the GOALS of the OTHS Endowment Fund?

Support commitment to educational excellence of

OTHS and its national recognition as one of our

country’s finest high schools.

Provide additional financial resources not available

through traditional school financing to perpetuate the

quality educational programs offered to students at

OTHS.

Why was Endowment Fund established?

The Endowment Fund was established to give alumni,

community members, businesses and all concerned,

an opportunity to provide additional financial resources

not available through governmental funding to enhance

the quality programs offered to students at O’Fallon

Township High School.

Who will the Endowment Fund benefit?

The funds contributed are used to provide

OTHS students with scholarships,

computer software, hardware, and other

resources to enrich their educational

opportunities.

What Fund Raisers does the Endowment Fund sponsor?

Golf tournament

Brick walk (at Smiley campus entrance)

The Fund now generates more than $30,000 annually for classroom grants.

Donations to the Endowment Fund are professionally invested

The principle always remains invested to perpetuate the fund.

Interest income and proceeds from our annual fundraiser are

awarded annually in the form of grants to fund scholarships and

finance projects for deserving clubs and departments that fulfill the

goals of the Endowment Fund.

What has the Endowment Fund financed?

Annual college scholarships & summer school scholarships

Programs for students

at risk of not graduating Software for Science, World

Language, Music Dept Computer equipment for

Broadcast Club & Scholar

Bowl Club

Video Equipment for Media Center & Literature classes

School-wide technology online expansion for student/staff

Science equipment Honor Society Stoles Robotics Club projects Art & Geometry collaboration project Art, Character Ed & Band Trophy Cases Challenge Day assemblies Smart Boards

GIFT OPTIONS

Cash Donation Appreciated Property - securities, stocks, bonds, mutual funds

Life Insurance - The Endowment Fund may be made the beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance or annuity policy.

Retirement Plans - Qualified Plans (IRA, 401k, 403b) as gifts can potentially save taxes for you and your estate.

Real Estate - Donations of a home, farm or other real estate property, for which the donor retains the right of lifetime residency.

Alumni Giving Corporate or Matching Gifts - Over 1,000 companies

match contributions to 501c3 institutions.

Donor Wall Display

Sponsors can be honored on our prominent

Display in the OTHS lobby:

  Legacy $500,000

Benefactor $100,000

Visionary $ 50,000

Patron $ 25,000

Builder $ 10,000

Partner $ 5,000

 *Please remember your gift is tax deductable to the extent allowed by

law.

DONOR Wall Display in OTHS Lobby

The Endowment Fund gives you the

opportunity

to make tax-deductible donations that will

enrich the educational experience, provide more

educational opportunities and ensure a

tradition of excellence for future generations of OTHS graduates.

Learn more at

www.oths.k12.il.us